Page 1: Introduction, About Lite-On

It was a few months ago that we reviewed the Lite-On»eNAU108-111 drive and in that review we mentioned the waining use of optical media. Sure, your next computer may not even have an optical drive, but what happens if you need one? External drives work well when you don't have an optical drive and new ones have some very interesting features. The eNAU608 has a feature called LabelTag. Remember DiscT@2? The technology is back for a second chance at life. This drive has some other features that set it apart from its cheaper sibling, as well. Personalization comes to the forefront with this drive.

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Lite-On IT started of as a business unit within Lite-On Technology Corporation in 1995. By that time the market for Optical Disc Drives (ODD) was growing very fast, and to be able to play a significant role in this, Lite-On Technology decided to establish a dedicated business unit to produce high quality CD-ROM drives. A large manufacturing facility was established in China to meet all demands and Lite-On soon became Taiwan's biggest CD-ROM drive manufacturer, and number three worldwide.

Due to the growing success in the ODD market, Lite-On IT transformed from a relatively small business unit to an independent subsidiary of Lite-On Group, producing over 1 million drives per month. In 1999, the foundation of Lite-On IT Corporation as the youngest member of the Lite-On Group was a fact. Besides headquarters in Taipei, branch offices were established in the United States (California) and Europe (The Netherlands).

In the years to follow, Lite-On IT continued its growth in the ODD business, by setting extensive distribution networks in the United States and Europe. With the introduction of more ODD products, like CD-RW, DVD-ROM, COMBO and DVD-RW drives, Lite-On IT increased it's production from 1 million drives per month in 1999, to no less then 5 million drives per month in 2005. With this unique achievement Lite-On IT became the world's second biggest ODD manufacturer.